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The MRC Pontiac is partnering with the Ottawa Valley to launch a new tourism trail, an interprovincial road that will showcase alcoholic beverages on both sides of the Ottawa River. The “Tap and Cork” trail will be officially launched on Saturday, October 19, at the Ottawa Valley Craft Beer Festival. According to the Warden of […]

In response to the many interruptions of services in obstetrics at the Pontiac Community Hospital in Shawville, the MRC Pontiac is asking the Ministère de Santé to improve the offer of employment for nurses in the region. This resolution, adopted by the Regional Council of Mayors of the MRC Pontiac on Wednesday, October 16, asks […]

The Commission des normes, de l’équité, de la santé et de la sécurité du travail (CNESST) is calling for vigilance and wishes to remind employers and employees about the importance of taking all the means to prevent workplace accidents. This warning reminder comes after the census of “many” cases of “severe and fatal” accidents in […]

The Table régionale de gestion intégrée des ressources et du territoire de l’Outaouais (TRGIRTO) is looking for partners representing an organization dedicated to the conservation and protection of the environment, to occupy three of the four seats in its Nature Group. The TRGIRTO is also looking for a citizen partner, including a person residing in […]

A new initiative will allow slam poetry fans in the Pontiac area to express their thoughts. A special evening should be held on Thursday, October 24th. One of the project organizers, Richard Charron. Last year, slam poets from the Pontiac went to a similar event in Gaspésie, QC. The full interview with Richard Charron is […]

Hydro-Québec has renewed its operating agreement with Ontario Power Generation (OPG) in Chat Falls, located on the border between Ontario and Québec. The spokesman for Hydro-Quebec, Francis Labbé, gave more details about the renewal. The agreement will be used to improve certain equipment and technological installations at the facility. Labbé also explained how the operations […]

Last week, the Stone Fence Theatre issued a press release stating that the Board of Directors voted upon a donation of $1,000 to the Residence Meilleur in Chapeau. According to the press release, the reason for the donation was ”as thanks and appreciation for the Meilleur family, who all helped so much with Up at […]

Drivers traveling on Highway 148 in Campbell’s Bay will have to be vigilant as of October 15th. Starting today, the speed limit has been reduced from 80 to 70 km/h along the section of the Highway travelling through the municipality. Over the last few years, residents and elected municipal officials have asked that the speed […]

The Pontiac Comets were uncontested over the weekend winning 7-2 in Maniwaki against the Forestiers. This first win of the year for the Comets, highlighted their impressive forwards and the pressure on the forward check. Quickly the Comets took the lead in the first period, with a 5-0 lead after 20 minutes of play. The […]

L’Île-du-Grand-Calumet has postponed its monthly municipal council meeting to Tuesday, October 22nd 2019. This will be the first meeting since the MRC Pontiac has decided to dissolve the national Park committee regarding the idea of a park project in the Îles Lafontaine. On October 2nd, during an extraordinary general meeting, the Council of Mayors of […]